Tragedy as body pulled from water amid search for man, 39, who vanished a month ago

A BODY has been found in the search for a man who vanished nearly a month ago.

Officers made the tragic discovery in the River Frome in Bristol at around 9am today.

Cops were combing the waterway as part of an investigation into the whereabouts of Mohamed Yacub.

Mohamed was 39-years-old when he was reported missing on the evening of Sunday, January 18.

While formal identification is yet to take place, cops have informed Mohamed’s next of kin.

The force say they are being supported by officers.

A spokesperson for the force offer their condolences to the family and have asked the public to respect their privacy.

They say that further enquiries are being carried out on behalf of the coroner’s office.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: “A body has been recovered from water during searches for a missing man in Bristol.

“Officers found the body in the River Frome at around 9am on Wednesday 11 February, as part of an investigation into the whereabouts of Mohamed Yacub, who was 39 when he was reported missing on the evening of Sunday January 18.

“While formal identification is yet to take place, we have informed Mohamed’s next of kin who are being supported by officers.

“Our thoughts are with them, and we request people respect their privacy at this difficult time.

“We are carrying out further enquiries on behalf of the coroner’s office.”